EVB2923562: African American youth studies by the kitchen stove because his apartment, like the others in his buildings, is without heat. NYC Mayor John Lindsay declared a heating emergency, which authorizes the city to make boiler repairs neglected by slum landlords. Jan 28, 1970 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2924009: Helena Rubenstein Fifth Avenue Salon. Camera-like machine is Helena Rubenstein's newly perfected Derma Lens for scientific analysis of analysis of complexion. It examines for imperfections and to determine correct treatments of the skin. It also reveals the true flesh tone of the skin, thus providing the basis for the selection of cosmetics that blend perfectly into the individual complexion. June 8, 1934 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2924069: Surviving sunstone at the reconstructed Mormon Temple at Nauvoo, Illinois. It depicts sun face emerging between clouds beneath a pair of hand-held trumpets. They are believed to be inspired by Paul's writing in 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 which likened the glory of the heavenly kingdoms to that of the sun, the moon and the stars. The stone was carved in the 1840s / Bridgeman Images
EVB2923631: Alvin 'Shipwreck' Kelly sitting on a 39 foot flagpole atop the eight-story Hotel St. Francis in Newark. He planned to beat his 7 day record by sitting for eight days, and exceeded the goal by lasting for 12 days. He sat on a 20 inch wide perch with coffee, water, and cigarettes. Kelly is on the Loew Vaudeville circuit. July 5, 1927 / Bridgeman Images